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znModeratorChris Madel dealt a huge blow to the Republican Party’s hopes of winning the Minnesota governorship by dropping out of the race in a rare show of conscience for a conservative.
Madel recorded a video explaining his decision.
“I love Minnesota. was born and raised here. My immediate family lives here. My extended family lives here. It’s my home… But today I announced the end of my campaign. I have two primary reasons for this decision. Number one, I cannot support the national
Republican state retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so,” said Madel.
“…Operation Metro Surge has expanded far beyond its stated focus on true public safety threats. United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear. United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That’s wrong. ICE authorizes agents to raid homes using a civil warrant that need only be signed by a border patrol agent. That’s unconstitutional and it’s wrong. Weaponizing criminal investigations against political opponents is unconstitutional, regardless of who is in power.”
“And I have read about and I have spoken to countless United States citizens who have been detained in Minnesota due to the color of their skin. I personally have spoken to several law enforcement officers, some Hispanic and some Asian who have been pulled over by ICE on pretextual stops. Driving while Hispanic is not a crime. Neither is driving while Asian.”
“At the end of the day, I have to look my daughters in the eye and tell them, I believe I did what was right. And I am doing that today. Now, the second reason I’m ending my campaign is that I am above all else a pragmatist. And the reality is, is that the national Republicans have made it nearly impossible for a Republican to win a statewide election in Minnesota. It is a simple fact.”
znModeratorThat seems less available now..”
The US imperialist types learned their lesson.
No draft. All volunteer military. Drafts drive up dissent. When you have skin the game, you look closer at the game.
znModeratorGreg Beacham@gregbeacham
RG Kevin Dotson perfectly describes the Rams’ mood today, as usual: “It always feels like a surprise. Every team I’ve been on here, we have such supreme confidence that when we do lose, it’s like, wow, this is out of left field. I can’t believe we lost. It’s never easier.”znModeratorGreg Beacham@gregbeacham
Rams CB Cobie Durant is about to be a free agent after 4 years with LA, the last 2 1/2 as a starter: “We love to come to work. The brotherhood, everybody around this facility. I love being here. … I can’t really talk about (my) future when we just lost a game like that.”znModeratorThe ref let Woolen taunt for a while.
Told him that’s enough.
He then keeps taunting…and taunting…and taunting.
Never seen that before. pic.twitter.com/A9yL0kBUmQ
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) January 26, 2026
znModeratorColumn: He’s arguably the NFL’s best coach yet…Blame for Rams’ loss to Seahawks begins with Sean McVay https://t.co/Qex1WnKouy
— Bill Plaschke (@BillPlaschke) January 26, 2026
znModeratorI live in Hennepin County. Little ER is now a 32 year old 6 year Army vet who spent last week protesting ICE in Minneapolis and at Whipple and the Capitol in St.Paul. I don’t have to go more than a block or two to find them. They shut down my favorite Mexican restaurant(pre diabetes diagnosis) they ganged up on a little girl having a seizure and repeatedly kneed her in the head. They’ve been to the assisted living facility my brown skinned naturalized Asian wife works at. They hunt the immigrants kids parents at all the schools. They threatened to put a bullet in a little girl’s skull if she didn’t shut up, she was worried about her mother being harassed. I am really exhausted trying to stave off this feeling of giving them the war they’re begging for even though I know that has been their strategy the whole time
They’re in Maine now too.
znModeratorSadly, Sam Darnold was, as good.
The difference being, Darnold went against a defense with problems, and Stafford was on the road going against a defense that was 1st in points allowed and 6th in yards.
I would say Darnold was good in that game. Not “as” good, though on the winning team. They were statistically almost evenly matched, it’s just that Stafford had the bigger challenge.
For a season average, Seattle allowed 17.1 points per game and 293.3 yards allowed per game.
Last 3 games, Rams allowed 26.3 points per game (25th) and 382 yards per game (23rd).Stafford: 23/35 (65.7%), 374 yards, 10.7 per play, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 1 sack, 127.6 QB rating.
Darnold: 25/36 (69.44%), 346 yards, 9.6 per play, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 3 sacks, 127.8 QB rating.znModeratorRams are expected to receive two additional selections in the 2026 draft. Both of them are projected to land in the seventh round: one for Demarcus Robinson and one for Christian Rozeboom
znModeratorMina Kimes@minakimes
Two of Seattle’s three worst games this year in defensive EPA/play were both vs the Rams. Stafford was unbelievable in both games.LTR@LetsTalkRams
Stafford’s a complete baller & tough as nails.He deserved better tonight.
znModeratorDoug Clawson@doug_clawson
There’s been 4 instances since 1970 of a QB with 370+ pass yards, 3+ pass TD and 0 INT vs the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense (rank at end of season)Matthew Stafford vs the Seahawks in 2025 accounts for half of them. And he lost both.
Josh Dubow@JoshDubowAP
Matthew Stafford is first QB ever to throw for 350+ yards, 3+ TDs, have 0 turnovers and lose a playoff startJ.B. Long@JB_Long
Matthew Stafford joins Tom Brady & Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history to have multiple seasons with 50+ passing TD, including playoffs.Sam Farmer@LATimesfarmer
Stafford playing an unbelievable game.znModeratorDoug Farrar@NFL_DougFarrar
I really hope Matthew Stafford comes back next season, because he played out of his mind in this game. Seahawks kept shifting from MOFO to MOFC, and every time they did it. Stafford would rip off another huge throw.znModeratorYou can't coverage bust against the best player on the field in the red zone and expect to win.
Bad business. pic.twitter.com/IlYSHK5Lsm
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) January 26, 2026
znModeratorNo that’s the rule and Tariq knows it, his lapses in judgement could have cost them the game. I guarantee you that will be handled amongst his brothers https://t.co/lfYPyPQ5Ae
— Tony Softli (@SoftliSEA) January 26, 2026
znModeratorThis is not how the Seahawks drew it up, but it wound up working out.
It's an easy TD if 0 doesn't pick up Kyren. pic.twitter.com/1gIw181OZg
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) January 26, 2026
znModeratorPete Prisco@PriscoCBS
Rams secondary has been major problem the second half of the season and is in need of a major upgradeznModeratorznModeratorDoug Clawson@doug_clawson
The 2025 Rams epitomized the phrase … the difference between winning and losing is razor thinTheir 6 losses this season were by a combined 21 points
That adds up to the 4th-lowest average margin of defeat (-3.5) by any team in NFL history (min. 5 losses)
znModeratorNew England.
Shrug.
znModeratorHere are the confirmed inactives for tonight’s game:
Los Angeles Rams
WR Tutu Atwell
CB Derion Kendrick
RB Jarquez Hunter
TE Nick Vannett
OL Beux Limmer
DE Larrell MurchisonSeattle Seahawks
RB Zach Charbonnet
TE Elijah Orroyo
QB Jalen Milroe
LB Jared Ivey
RB Velus Jones Jr.
FB Robbie Ouzts
OL Christian HaynesSosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
I think the Seattle FB being out is actually a big deal. Kenneth Walker has not been good in pass pro and Charbonnet is obviously out, too.January 25, 2026 at 5:05 pm in reply to: Seattle game on Fox, 6:30 pm et 3:30 pt … chat link #161708znModeratorAnd go Rams
znModeratorScott Kacsmar@ScottKacsmar
McVay is 7-2 in playoff games decided by one score.6-1 in games decided by fewer than 6 points.
znModeratorin Seattle today. Temperatures are expected to hit 45 degrees.
We know the Rams can play in extreme cold, and in the warmest weather, even during massive fires.
But…can they play in moderate, mild conditions?
Who knows. I just assume that the team that is more used to those conditions have an advantage.
January 25, 2026 at 12:18 am in reply to: The Stafford thread…update 12/31: huge S.I. article #161688znModeratorStafford “the most talented i ever seen” — Louis Riddick
Louis Riddick@LRiddickESPN
Since becoming a regular starter in 2011, Matthew Stafford:
1st passing yds (61,714)
2nd passing TD’s (404)
His best throws this year are some of the best throws you will ever see. Period.20 yd completion to Puka. Insane difficulty on this throw. Did it all season. Routinely. Nobody throwing the ball better than Stafford. Nobody. pic.twitter.com/2rgdhPSXCZ
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) January 22, 2026
Another one 🤯
The anticipation, arm angle, velocity, and accuracy is 1 of 1 stuff. pic.twitter.com/oxYgAhXDbs— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) January 25, 2026
znModeratorznModeratorWhen it’s time to extend him, I’m not so sure we won’t hear from him. He’s already said dumb shit twice.
Okay! You offered a 600 dollar bet. I accept.
znModeratorAaron Donald will be in the building on Sunday night 🐐
He's the Rams' honorary captain for the NFC title game vs. Seattle https://t.co/d0Kt4f49PD
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) January 24, 2026
znModeratorDianna Russini@DMRussini
Right now the Arizona Cardinals consider Raheem Morris, Anthony Campanile, and Mike LaFleur as their lead candidates, per sources.znModeratorThought Chris Shula was a strong candidate for the Steelers, but they’re going with Mike McCarthy.
Another HC job gone for Rams assistants.
Browns, Cards, Bills and Raiders are left. https://t.co/Xht7NIuwZD
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) January 24, 2026
znModeratortrey wingo@wingoz
The Seahawks have allowed 6 TD in their past 7 games, and 4 came against the Rams in Week 16. -
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